Manilva will be a key location for one of the most important astronomical phenomena in recent decades. On 2 August 2027, the municipality will be one of the best vantage points in all of Andalucía to observe a total solar eclipse, and will also have the longest duration of darkness in the whole province of Málaga.
Eclipse times in Manilva
The phenomenon will take place in the morning, in the following phases:
- Start of the eclipse (partial phase): 9:41
- Start of totality: 10:46
- End of totality: 10:49
- End of the eclipse: around 12:00
During that brief interval, the Sun will be completely hidden, causing almost total darkness in the middle of the day.
Manilva, the place with the longest darkness
Manilva will not only be within the path of totality, but will be the municipality in Málaga where the total eclipse will last longest, with 3 minutes and 47 seconds of total darkness, followed by other nearby municipalities such as Estepona, with 3 minutes and 36 seconds, and Casares, with 3 minutes and 31 seconds.
This makes Manilva one of the best places in all of Andalucía to enjoy this phenomenon.
A historic event in Andalucía
The eclipse will be visible in 115 Andalusian municipalities, 55 of which are in the province of Málaga, making it one of the most privileged locations for observation.
During those minutes, the sky will darken as if it were night, the temperature will drop slightly and it will be possible to see the solar corona, a rare spectacle that will be hard to forget.
Recommendations for watching safely
Experts remind people that:
- You should not look directly at the Sun without protection
- Use approved eclipse glasses
- Avoid cameras or mobile phones without suitable filters
